Anyone been to Japan? Planning a holiday in August and throwing a few ideas around.

I'm planning to go in February 2018 . The thing I always struggle with is phone systems overseas , last time i went OS it was to the US and I used a travel sim in my mobile .

It was awkward and not reliable . You had to ring a number and hang up the phone and wait for a server in the UK (i assume) to ring you back and connect you . It was cheap but made it difficult to contact other people in our party and ring home reliably ?

I'd be interested to know how you go in Japan with phones and what you are planning to do ?

I'm going to grab up a holiday in September for a couple of weeks up in Northern QLD.

Which Island? Been & stayed on Green, Hamilton, Linderman, Keppel & Daydream Islands. Also stayed at Port Douglas which I love and have visited & snorkelled the reefs but looking for something a bit different!

Would prefer to stay away from the Whitsundays with the recent cyclone damage.

An Island holiday strictly for chilling out without too much adrenaline & adventure!

Anyone been to Japan? Planning a holiday in August and throwing a few ideas around.

I'm planning to go in February 2018 . The thing I always struggle with is phone systems overseas , last time i went OS it was to the US and I used a travel sim in my mobile .

It was awkward and not reliable . You had to ring a number and hang up the phone and wait for a server in the UK (i assume) to ring you back and connect you . It was cheap but made it difficult to contact other people in our party and ring home reliably ?

I'd be interested to know how you go in Japan with phones and what you are planning to do ?

Maybe I might get down to those areas when the warmer weather arrives one day?

Yep, you're unique as am I!

I love exploring exotic, tropical locations. 🙏

Some holidays can be full of adrenaline & adventure, been there done that recently,,,, other holidays are designed to chill and relax!

Don't worry I'm already sketching out details for a trip to the US/ Europe next year! Plenty of time however to get that one sorted! 👌

As you say, Rosscoe, each has their own ideas on holidays.

We cant all like the same thing.

Hawkes Nest etc is just an hour for us, so if we want to just chill out, off we go for a few days. Miles and miles of white beach to walk. Sand dunes that constantly change. The lake to prawn in. Nice motel 5 mins walk from the club. Sit and watch the dolphins or get the ferry to Nelsons Bay for lunch. That sort of thing . Once we head O/S we want "different " .

Since we only get 1 major O/S trip a year we try to see and do a different thing each year , and keep HN up our sleeve for our vege out time.

So where have you decided to go, anyway ? Where ever it is , it will be nice I am sure .

Empire State Building taken from the Top Of The Rock observation deck. Have been to this attraction (ToTR) each time I've been to NYC. Somewhat of a traditional final look over Manhattan before departing for the airport.

Heading to Melbourne town for a few visits to take in Derby Day & Australian Open tennis.

Going further forward just booked a 8 week holiday with my family and partner (Croatian ancestry).

Heading to New York for 8 days before jumping on the Queen Mary for the Trans -Atlantic crossing from NY to Southhampton. Three days in London Town before saying goodbye to family & heading off with my partner to Croatia via the Eurostar rail, taking in France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia with the major highlight being Croatia. Also venturing into Bosnia and Montenegro.

Hiring a car from The Split to take in Dubrovnik and other scenic & magical spots this beautiful place has to offer.

Anyone been to Japan? Planning a holiday in August and throwing a few ideas around.

I'm planning to go in February 2018 . The thing I always struggle with is phone systems overseas , last time i went OS it was to the US and I used a travel sim in my mobile .

It was awkward and not reliable . You had to ring a number and hang up the phone and wait for a server in the UK (i assume) to ring you back and connect you . It was cheap but made it difficult to contact other people in our party and ring home reliably ?

I'd be interested to know how you go in Japan with phones and what you are planning to do ?

Didnt end up booking Japan, so cant help you now. Sorry!!

Thanks Subastral , I missed your reply . I'm not sure if it will still be there if North Korea gets carried away . The wife is already making negative sounds about the trip due to the Korean tensions .

I will be interested to haer how it goes, and all about the various places, Rosscoe.I am hanging in the hope I get my hip and back sorted, and can go back to Africa in 2019. Dont think I will get far in the next 12 months. Keep us posted .

TIGER . How are you travelling around Australia . ? I was a keen Caravan and Motor Home man years ago . Loved it ( and a Boatie on Sydney Harbour mainly .). I did the East Coast for a year about 1990 ( In a Winnebago with all cons ) Had a fair horse racing at the time so lots of interest. ( nose 2nd in Coffs Harbour Cup ) Jimmy murdered it ( his words ) Won the 1991 STC Rosehill Winter Cup a couple of weeks before, with a good rider up ( Dye ) so not all bad . I hope you enjoy it. Do those things while your able.

TIGER . How are you travelling around Australia . ? I was a keen Caravan and Motor Home man years ago . Loved it ( and a Boatie on Sydney Harbour mainly .). I did the East Coast for a year about 1990 ( In a Winnebago with all cons ) Had a fair horse racing at the time so lots of interest. ( nose 2nd in Coffs Harbour Cup ) Jimmy murdered it ( his words ) Won the 1991 STC Rosehill Winter Cup a couple of weeks before, with a good rider up ( Dye ) so not all bad . I hope you enjoy it. Do those things while your able.

I have a forester which the back seats fold down etc...I will only camp where it's fairly safe otherwise 4 nights a week I will be in a motel, doing the lot this time...Sydney ...through country nsw...Adelaide, victor harbour, port Augusta, Seduna, border SA/WA Eucla....very nice on the nullabour...great motel with ocean views and a dam good restaurant in the middle of nowhere to eat at.....WA....Norsman, Esperance,Albany,Denmark,Bussleton,Margert river, Perth for 4 days...than up the coast to Geraldton, Kalbarri and the gorges, than on to monkey Mia and Denham, up to Carnarvon Exmouth, the Pilbara and Onslow, Broome which is amazing, cut across the Fitzroy crossing, onto halls creek and wolf creek lol....make my way to Kununurra, up to Darwin for 4 days, cut down to Alice springs and see the rock, on to Coober pedy and make my way home from there

What was this horse you owned...was following the provincials a lot back than as well as the city horses? Jimmy was a shifty one,but when he wanted to win nothing would stood in his way lol

Did you enjoy driving around in the Winnebago, that would have been awesome, just stoping when ever you wanted to, I had friends take there 4wd and boat around Australia, best time they had especially up north with the big fish

TIGER :- Webster"s Wish was the handy horse . Won Cbury, Rdwick ,Rosehill, Kembla 2. many placings in town. Kerry Jordon trained and Cassidy was his rider . They turned me off ownership forever. Yes the Winnebago was great , had everything = generator , shower, flush toilet etc. 44 gal waste storage tank so only emptied when in bush . They make it so self sufficient. I rarely used the van Parks. Security is everything these days, There is always a safe area in town where your not disturbing anyone. Cost wise the Motels are OK as your fuel bill is much less. You will have a great experience BUT always good to get home lol.

I'm going to grab up a holiday in September for a couple of weeks up in Northern QLD.

Which Island? Been & stayed on Green, Hamilton, Linderman, Keppel & Daydream Islands. Also stayed at Port Douglas which I love and have visited & snorkelled the reefs but looking for something a bit different!

Would prefer to stay away from the Whitsundays with the recent cyclone damage.

An Island holiday strictly for chilling out without too much adrenaline & adventure!

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